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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.75, 574.11 and 108.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.75, 574.11 and 108.83 is: 163.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.75 : 574.11 = 108.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.75/574.11 = 108.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.75x = 574.11 × 108.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.75x = 62,480.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,480.39/382.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.24

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